Kenya: Kenya Plans Levy on Park-Entry Fee to Fund Wildlife Conservation

Kenyans might have to pay more to enjoy the country’s wildlife scenery after Treasury CS John Mbadi announced plans to introduce yet another charge to park entry fees.

In a statement dated Wednesday, November 27, the government announced plans to impose a 1 percent levy on entry fees to parks, reserves, and conservancies to fund wildlife conservation.

“Section 23 (1) of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013 (as amended) establishes the Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund. These…